Just Talking Podcast

Joe Kim, Senior Advisor at Eli Lilly's Clinical Innovation Group joins me for a lively discussion about Philadelphia, high school chemistry, and the evolution of clinical trials. We also spend some time discussing the benefits to a more patient-centered and patient-friendly clinical trial design.

Follow Joe on Twitter @JoPeKim and lillytrialguide.com.

Run Time - 1:02:01

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Parris Lilly returns to the podcast to chat about the latest developments at Gamertag Radio, Jameis Winston's improvements at Tampa Bay, the Bill Simmons podcast network, The Flash, and more.

Follow Parris on Twitter @vicious696 and gamertagradio.com.

Fair warning for those of you who haven't caught up with the first season of The Flash, we do discuss some specific scenes and episodes in detail from 50:00 to 55:00.

Run Time - 1:03:54

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Cara Gael joins me this week to talk about the time and energy invested in receiving her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome diagnosis, actually explaining what Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is, and her podcast In Sickness + In Health.

Follow Cara on Twitter @insicknesspod and insicknesspod.com.

You can listen to my appearance on Cara's podcast, here.

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Run Time - 49:44

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This week I spoke with Jeffrey Brewer about weather in the Bay Area, his work at Kickstart, and his advocacy efforts within the JDRF including his stint as their CEO. Most importantly we discuss Bigfoot Biomedical, its origins, and its aspirations.

Follow Jeffrey on Twitter @Bigfoot_CEO, @BigfootBiomed and bigfootbiomedical.com.

Run Time - 57:59

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Dan Ryckert is my guest this week as we discuss his work at Giant Bomb, life in San Francisco, the difference between "Heel Ryckert" and "Serious Ryckert", his latest book "Anxiety as an Ally" and its impact on both him and his readers.

"Anxiety as an Ally" is available on Amazon.

Follow Dan on Twitter @DanRyckert and giantbomb.com.

Run Time - 54:39

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This week I'm joined by Kevin Briggs as we discuss his nearly 24 years of service with the California Highway Patrol, being recognized as a "Guardian of the Golden Gate", writing a book, and becoming a suicide prevention advocate.

Learn more about Kevin's advocacy efforts at at pivotal-points.com.

Run Time - 51:42

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Bennet Dunlap joins me this week to talk about the Pope's visit to Philadelphia, joining the AADE's planning committee, and as much about the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition as we can fit into 45 minutes. If you have any interest in patient advocacy of any kind, this is a conversation for you.

Learn more about the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition at diabetespac.org.

Follow Bennet on Twitter at @BadShoe and listen to him on DSMA Live 'Rents on BlogTalkRadio.

Run Time - 50:48

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This week Kotaku's Patrick Klepek gives me a Chicago sports update, we discuss life after Giant Bomb, a possible career after Kotaku, and the madness that is Dan Ryckert's Mario Maker levels. Note: this was recorded before #TheRyckoning started, go to gofundme.com/theryckoning for more information on that one.

Run Time - 31:21

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After a getaway in Mendocino, CA with family and friends, honestly the last thing on my mind was this podcast. Sometimes it's good to get away. But if it's Tuesday, I owe you all a new podcast. So join me, my wife, and her sister for a 30-minute recap of our adventures. Regular podcast fun returns next week - I promise.

Run Time - 30:15

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After the excitement of Stanford Medicine X 2015, the only natural choice for this week's podcast was to ask the ePatients and attendees to call in and leave their feedback. So that's what I did. Here are some quick thoughts from a diverse group of advocates.

• Alan Brewington - @abrewi3010
• Allison Ferlito - @verylightnosuga
• Britt Johnson - @HurtBlogger
• Denise Silber - @docotors20paris
• Jamia Crockett - @MamaSissyKat
• Leslie Rott - @LeslieRott
• Mark Freeman - @thepathtochange
• Nick Dawson - @nickdawson

Run Time - 25:53

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